GCE Physical Education Instructions and administrative guidance for the assessment of Non Examined Assessment (NEA) Summer 2018 Issue 1: November 2017
Content Contacts... 3 Introduction - What is NEA?... 4 Key dates... 6 General Information... 8 The purpose of moderation and role of moderator... 8 Marking of work... 9 Mark Submission... 9 Amending submitted marks... 10 Moderation Procedure... 10 Understanding your results... 14 Approved Activities... 14 Allocation of moderators to a centre... 15 Re-sit students... 15 Special consideration... 15 Retention of work... 16 Malpractice... 16 Pearson s Safeguarding Children Policy... 16 Support... 17 2
Contacts Physical Education and Sport Subject Advisor This Subject Advisor is able to support you with the delivery of the PE and sport qualifications. Sign up to receive subject updates. To speak to a member of the Subject Advisor team for PE and Sport about a subject specific query, please call 020 7010 2188 or from outside the UK: +44 (0) 20 7010 2188. Or email TeachingPEandSport@pearson.com Physical Education and Sport Subject Advisor subject page http://www.edexcel.com/subjects/physical-education- Sport/Pages/Default.aspx General customer service queries For queries such as entry processes, using Edexcel Online, please contact 0844 463 2535. GCE Physical Education subject page http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce08/pe/pages/default.aspx. It is advisable for centres to bookmark this page, and review the notices online. 3
Introduction - What is NEA? Non Examined Assessment (NEA) is the name given to the internally assessed components of Physical Education and includes the practical performances for component 3 and the Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme for component 4 (Performance Analysis for AS). The information in this booklet provides Instructions and administrative guidance for the assessment of Non Examined Assessment for both AS and A Level Physical Education. AS PE 8PE0 Component 1: Scientific Principles of Physical education (written examination). A Level PE 9PE0 Component 1: Scientific Principles of Physical education (written examination). The written examination takes place on Friday 18 May 2018. The assessment comprises of two sections: Section A Applied anatomy and physiology Section B Exercise physiology and applied movement analysis Duration 1 hour 45 mins Marks 90 marks Component 2: Psychological and Social Principles of Physical Education (written examination). The written examination takes place on Monday 11 June 2018. The assessment comprises of two sections: Section A Applied anatomy and physiology Section B Exercise physiology and applied movement analysis Duration: 2 hours 30 mins Marks: 140 marks Component 2: Psychological and Social Principles of Physical Education (written examination). The written examination takes place on Tuesday 22 May 2018. The assessment comprises of two sections: Section A Skill acquisition and sport psychology Section B Sport and Society Duration: 1 hour 15 mins Marks: 60 marks Component 3: Practical Performance (internally assessed and externally moderated). The written examination takes place on Friday 15 June 2018. The assessment comprises of two sections: Section A Skill acquisition and sport psychology Section B Sport and Society Duration: 2 hours Marks: 100 marks Component 3: Practical Performance (internally assessed and externally moderated). Candidates must choose, perform and be assessed in one activity in the role of either a performer or coach, from the list found on pages 21-22 of the specification: Marks: 24 marks Candidates must choose, perform and be assessed in one activity in the role of either a performer or coach, from the list found on pages 28-29 of the specification: Marks: 40 marks 4
Component 4: Performance Analysis (internally assessed and externally moderated). In the role or player/performer or coach analyse two components of a physical activity (one physiological component and either a tactical or technical component). Marks: 24 marks Component 4: Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme (internally assessed and externally moderated). In the role or player/performer or coach analyse two components of a physical activity (one physiological component and either a tactical or technical component). In the role of player/performer or coach analyse, implement and evaluate a Performance Development Programme. Marks 40 marks 5
Key dates Deadline Event Information 20/12/2017 Estimated entries. This is not compulsory, however it is helpful to submit your estimated number of candidates so that Pearson can allocate a moderator to centres prior to 21/02/18. 21/02/2018 Final entry for assessment in summer 2017 (UK). Entries must be made by the deadline shown. 22/02/2018 Late entry fee applied. Entries received on this date and after will be subject to late fee charges. 15 days (minimum) before the moderator visit Jan-Feb 2018 Deadline to submit centre mark for Component 3: Practical Performance. Moderators will contact centres to arrange the moderation day. Centres are required to submit the final marks (via Edexcel Online) for Component 3: Practical Performance for each candidate 15 days (minimum) before the moderator visit. A moderation visit cannot be arranged without the final marks being submitted. Moderators will contact centres to arrange the moderation day. 28/02/2018 Moderation dates confirmed. 01/03/2018 Start of moderation window. 21/03/2018 Final entry for assessment in summer 2017 (international). Moderators must have finalised all moderation arrangements with the centre providing the centre has submitted entries and centre marks for the component. Start of moderation window for GCE Physical Education - Component 3 (8PE0/03 & 9PE0/03). Entries must be made by the deadline shown. 6
Deadline Event Information 05/05/18 Last date for moderators to receive video evidence for moderation. 05/05/18 Last date for moderation visit to take place. 15/05/18 Deadline to submit centre mark for Component 4 and submit sample to moderator. The video evidence must be received by the moderator by this date. This will ensure centres meet the 15th May deadline to submit mark for Component 4. Component 4: Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme (A Level) and Performance Analysis (AS) - Final date for submission of centre marks and moderation samples. 7 days after the last written exam in the series Special consideration applications. Deadline to apply to the special consideration team. Guidance can be found here. 16/08/18 GCE Results day. Release of results to candidates (results available to centres from 15/08/17 on Edexcel Online). Written report on the moderation process available to download from Edexcel Online. 16/08/17 Reviews of Moderation/ Marking (EARs). Start of the Reviews of Moderation/ Marking (EARs) window. 20/09/18 Final date for Reviews of Moderation/Marking (EARs). Last date for receipt by Pearson of Reviews of Moderation/Marking (EARs) applications. Component 3: Please note EARs are not available for centres who have not submitted the video recording of the moderation visit. October/ November 2018 Certification released. Date by which certificates are released. November 2018 Return of materials to centres. Retained work will be returned to centres. Materials kept for the purposes of awarding or training will not be returned. 7
General Information AS Component 3: Practical Performance (8PE0/03) Component 4: Performance Analysis (8PE0/04) A Level Component 3: Practical Performance (9PE0/03) Component 4: Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme (9PE0/04) All staff involved in the teaching and assessment of candidates must assess the candidates using information in the GCE Physical Education Specification and the Practical Performance Assessment Criteria. We recommend that you bookmark the GCE PE Qualification page so that you are kept up date with the latest information. The purpose of moderation and role of the moderator The moderator will ensure the standard of marking within a centre is in line with the standard set by Pearson. The NEA components will be moderated by two different moderators. Each component will be moderated by: AS Component 3 (8PE0/03) a centre visit or video moderation Component 4 (8PE0/04) a postal moderation A Level Component 3 (9PE0/03) a centre visit or video moderation Component 4 (9PE0/04) a postal moderation Where necessary an adjustment will be applied to bring marking in line with the set standard. Please note any adjustment will affect the entire cohort and not just those candidates seen during the moderation process. Moderators cannot assume the role of an advisory teacher, INSET trainer or inspector. They can offer guidance in the administration of the internal assessment, however if a centre needs additional support they should contact Pearson; details are in the contacts section. On the day of moderation, the moderator will not give feedback or discuss the level or marking. At the end of this process centres will receive written feedback via a moderator s report (E9). 8
Marking of work General information Component 3 and 4 can be formally assessed at any point during the course. The marks submitted to Pearson for each component before moderation MUST be the final mark. It is important to remember that the marking of component 3 MUST be submitted via Edexcel Online 15 days (minimum) before the moderation day. Assessment Information Component 3 the assessment criteria as a player/performer and coach for each activity can be found in the Practical Performance Assessment Criteria guide. Component 4 the assessment criteria for the Performance Analysis in the AS level can be found on pages 41-47 of the specification. The assessment criteria for the Performance Analysis and Personal Development Programme in the A Level can be found on pages 52-61 of the specification. Mark Submission There is a separate mark submission deadline for the two components of coursework. AS Component 3 (8PE0/03) centre must ensure that they have submitted the final marks to Pearson via Edexcel Online, for every candidate in every activity. The marks must be submitted at least 15 days before the moderator visits (or 15 days before video evidence is sent off). The moderation visit cannot take place without the centre mark submission. Component 4 (8PE0/04) centres must submit the marks to Pearson by 15 May. Centres are reminded that only a copy of the original work should be submitted to the moderator and that the centre must keep the original work in a safe/secure place. A Level Component 3 (9PE0/03) centre must ensure that they have submitted the final marks to Pearson via Edexcel Online, for every candidate in every activity. The marks must be submitted at least 15 days before the moderator visits (or 15 days before video evidence is sent off). The moderation visit cannot take place without the centre mark submission. Component 4 (9PE0/04) centres must submit the marks to Pearson by 15 May. Centres are reminded that only a copy of the original work should be submitted to the moderator and that the centre must keep the original work in a safe/secure place. Edexcel Online Arranging of the moderation date with the moderator is not the same as making entries. Please refer to the Information Manual for the process that should be followed. For Edexcel Online mark submission registered users should log on and navigate to the mark entry screen. Navigate to the screen by selecting the appropriate qualification from the tabs at the top of the window, then select Search by Course 9
from the Students menu option. Select the Course and Session from the drop down menus then click Next. Select the Papers link next to the unit you wish to submit marks for then the Coursework Marks link to navigate to the mark entry screen. On the Edexcel Online mark submission screen you may enter some or all students in a session. Key a mark for each student in the mark field beside each student. Once the Submit Marks button at the bottom of the screen is selected and confirmed it will not be possible to amend a student s mark, where it has been keyed, however it will be possible to view it. Students for whom a mark has not been keyed will remain available to enter a mark in subsequent Edexcel Online sessions. A copy of the Edexcel Online printout should be should be sent to the moderator, within 15 days of the visit or by 15th May for postal moderation with the sample required. A further copy of the Edexcel Online printout (not the moderator s copy) must be retained by the centre. Amending submitted marks Before results are issued It is the centre s responsibility to ensure that all marks inputted (via Edexcel Online) are correct and free from error. If an amendment is required please contact Pearson at resultsresolution@pearson.com Pearson will require proof that an error has been made prior to amending any mark. After results are issued If an error is found please contact Pearson via the Post-Results Service team. Centres should note that amending the centre mark of one student at the centre might have an effect on the final marks and subsequently the grades issued to all students at the centre. Upon receipt of post-results amended mark(s) Pearson will analyse the effect the amended mark(s) will have on the marks /grades for all students at the centre. If the amended mark(s) will lead to a downward adjustment to marks/grades for any student at the centre apart from the specific student(s) for whom the error was reported, Pearson will contact the centre to notify them of the effect the amended mark(s) will have and to obtain the centre s approval prior to the actual amendment of the mark. Pearson will require proof that an error has been made prior to amending any mark. Moderation Procedure Component 3: Practical Performance The moderation for component 3 will take place by: a centre visit - either an individual centre visit or two centres working together or; 10
a video evidence - recordings should be continuous and unedited for each performance. Please note that edited highlights of a candidate is not an acceptable form of evidence. The centre must inform the moderator during the first contact their chosen method of moderation. Component 4: Performance Analysis This component will be moderated by a different moderator and will NOT be moderated at the same time as component 3. The deadline for the submission of marks for component 4: Performance Analysis (AS) and Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme (A Level), is 15 May. Moderation for the legacy GCE PE specification (2008) will be moderated by a different moderator on a separate occasion. Before moderation Although the entry deadline is 21 February, as this is the first year of full-course assessment we are only able to allocate a moderator once you have formally entered candidates. Therefore, we advise you to submit your entries as soon as possible after Christmas to ensure you are allocated a moderator as early as possible. You will only be allocated a moderator once you have formally entered your candidates. Prior to the moderation day the teacher/assessor must make all the necessary arrangements for the moderation day. Such arrangements will include the booking of all venues, the organisation of transport arrangements and provision of necessary equipment. Centre visit moderation Moderation visits can be done in either a full day visit or half day visit. This is determined by Pearson based on the number of candidates entered at the centre as well as the number of activities offered by candidates. Centres which choose to have a moderation visit, can either have an individual visit or can join with one other centre. Centres that want to join with another centre must ensure the following guidelines are followed before finalising the arrangements: No more than two centres joining at a time Centres are not required to have identical activities but where they have similar activities running, they should have preliminary agreement on how the activity will take place. One of the two centres has to host the moderation day A timetable must be agreed by both centres and sent to the moderator at least 10 days before the moderation visit. Centres must be in agreement before contacting Pearson and liaise with each other about the moderation day arrangements. If two centres join together, each centre must complete and submit to the moderator an Initial Contact Questionnaire (ICQ). Each centre will be moderated independently but the candidates could participate in an activity at the same time or separately. For example, if each centre only has a few candidates offering football, candidates from both centres 11
could participate in the activity at the same time and play together in the same competitive game. As the arrangements for a joint moderation have to be voluntary for all parties, Pearson will not make these arrangements - it is entirely the centres responsibility to make the arrangements. Once the agreement is made between the two centres, both centres must notify your moderator, if you have already been contacted by one, that you are having a joint moderation. The centre number for both centres must be provided. Each centre will receive a separate moderator s report when results are published. If centres are unable to show a full competitive game then centres can provide video evidence to support the skills that will be shown on the day. Video Evidence Moderation If video evidence is the preferred method of moderation, centres must ensure that the candidates have evidence to justify the marks awarded. There is more guidance on recording practical performances in Appendix 4 of the AS specification on page 68 or in Appendix 5 of the A Level specification on page 83. Further FAQs on video evidence is available on the GCE PE Qualification website. Moderation arrangement A moderator will contact each centre between January and February and organise a moderation visit to take place between 1 st March and 4 th May, or, if being moderated by video evidence, they will provide information as to where and when to submit the evidence. Initially, the moderator will contact each centre by telephone/email. The Initial Contact Questionnaire (ICQ) should be completed by the centre as soon as possible and sent to the visiting moderator so that the moderation day can be planned effectively. Without the ICQ sheet, the moderation visit cannot be arranged. A moderation date will be agreed. The visiting moderator will send a copy of form E14 confirming the date and time of the visit to the centre. The centre must email/post to the moderator a provisional programme for the day. During the visit the moderator will want to sample at least 60% of the activities offered by the centre. For each activity the moderator will be required to see at least the top, middle and lowest scoring candidates. If the activity is offered by three or fewer candidates, the moderator will need to see all candidates. The activities shown on the day will be negotiated between the centre(s) and the moderator but will be based on the information provided in the ICQ, therefore it is important that the information is as accurate as possible. However, the centre must be able to provide evidence for every candidate (should the moderator request it). The moderator is required to sample several activities and different roles (if applicable) on the day. It is possible that these requirements will not all fit into the normal school timetable and therefore the length of the school day may need to be extended. The centre and the candidates should be mindful that there may be an extension to the length of the normal school day. 12
Please note: Component 4: Performance Analysis (AS) and Performance Analysis and Personal Development Programme (A Level) will not be moderated during the centre visit. There is a separate deadline (15 May) for the submission of this component. On moderation day On moderation day all candidates involved in the assessment, for all activities planned on the day, should have large, clear identifiable number/letter on their clothing displayed on both the front and back. Teachers/assessors will lead the activities, and referee any game in the same way they conducted them during the formal assessment. Teachers should not assess or coach the candidates during the moderation day. The visiting moderator will moderate a sample of the practical performances of the candidates. Practical sessions need to provide a level of demand commensurate with the marks awarded to candidates. Moderators would not expect to see static / unopposed drills except as part of the warm-up. If candidates have chosen a practical performance in the role of coach, the moderator will select a sample, appropriate to the numbers involved, and will arrange either to observe a live demonstration (if possible) of their performance in that particular role or see video evidence. Please note: the moderator will want to see evidence of coaching a skill/skills, technique(s) and tactic(s) in both in a practice situation and within the competitive/formal environment for that activity. The moderator will not consider coaches undertaking a warmup/cool down, although, obviously the candidates must have warmed up in preparation for the session. Recording of the Moderation Day Under the guidelines issued by the Department for Education, centres can only request a Review of Moderation or Marking, previously referred to as an EAR (Enquiry About Result), if the performances are recorded. Recording performances on the moderation day is not compulsory, but, given the requirements around reviewing marks, it is likely that centres will wish to video the activities undertaken by candidates in the presence of the moderator. However, audio-visual evidence of performance in sports/activities which cannot be moderated live is compulsory and should be available to moderators on the moderation day, if requested as part of the sample. Material provided for the moderator would then also be submitted if a review of marking was requested. Assessment of off-site sports or physical activities These are activities that take place outside of the school or college environment. Video evidence is still required for those activities to be seen by the moderator on the moderation day. 13
When a student undertakes an activity that is outside the expertise of the teacher, the teacher should work with the recognised instructors, sport leaders, referees, supervisors or trainers responsible for the student s development, to determine the final mark to be awarded. Understanding your results Setting grade boundaries This is based on the professional judgement of the Chair of Examiners and the Awarding Committee, with reference to students work. However, statistical information is taken into consideration, together with archive work from previous years, to ensure year on year comparability. Pearson follows the procedures laid down in the Code of Practice for all awarding bodies when establishing the grade boundaries. The key grade boundaries for GCE Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Physical Education are established in the following order: E and A. The sample of work for awarding will be drawn from all entries, covering a range of marks on and around the notional grade boundaries. Uniform Mark Scale (UMS) All raw unit marks are converted to UMS before they are combined to find the student s overall grade for the qualification. The raw grade boundaries are subject to change each year using the system described above, but UMS grade boundaries are constant and do not change. Overall outcomes (cash-ins) are calculated using UMS only; there are no raw mark boundaries for the overall qualification. For more information please refer here. Moderator Report A Moderator Report is written for each unit to give feedback on the marking at the centre. The report can be downloaded from Edexcel Online on results day. Mark adjustments If at least one student s mark is outside the designated allowable difference then an adjustment to the centre marks is considered for components 3. If the difference between the moderator s marks and centre s marks for all sampled students lie within the given range, centre marks are accepted. If the difference between the marks are outside the given range an adjustment will be applied to the entire cohort. Approved Activities Please see the list of approved activities on pages 21-22 of the AS specification and on pages 28-29 of the A Level specification. Candidates are only able to select activities from the list published in this document. 14
This list has been set by the Department for Education. Any changes or additions to the activities will be indicated on our website. Allocation of moderators to a centre Moderators must successfully complete a standardisation process. Moderators will be allocated to a centre and must have finalised the moderation arrangements by the end of February. Internal standardisation It is the centre s responsibility to ensure that where more than one teacherassessor has marked the tasks in a centre, effective internal standardisation has taken place across all teaching groups. This procedure ensures that the work of all the candidates at the centre is marked to the same standard. It may not be possible for moderation to take place if effective internal standardisation has not taken place. If the moderator suspects that internal standardisation has not been carried out, the centre maybe be required to remark/re-assess all the candidates work and carry out internal standardisation; if another moderation visit is required, it will be re-scheduled at the centre s expense. Although there will be a discussion between the moderator and the centre as to which activities will be part of the sample, the final decision as to which activities are to sampled lays with the visiting moderator. The sample should include activities from at least 60% of the activities offered for assessment by the centre. Centres must produce video evidence for any activity that cannot be seen live on the day by the moderator, if requested. Accordingly, centres must plan for any such request ahead of the moderation day. Re-sit Students Re-sit students will be treated in the same manner as those being assessed for the first time. Special consideration For guidance about how to apply for special consideration please see here or email the Special Requirements team at uk.special.requirements@pearson.com. Candidates will not be eligible for special consideration if the effect on the final assessment cannot be reliably quantified by Pearson. Please therefore ensure that full details of dates when the candidate was suffering from the illness, injury or indisposition are given along with any appropriate supporting evidence. If an application for special consideration is accepted, Pearson will review the candidate s performance in the part(s) of the examination which have been completed, taking into account all the available evidence, to compensate for the adverse circumstances and make an appropriate award. 15
Lost/damaged coursework If any work is lost, damaged or stolen please complete the appropriate Lost Coursework form which is available from the JCQ website and return it to the Special Requirements team. Forms submitted for work lost due to candidate or centre negligence will not be considered. Retention of work Where samples are posted to a moderator, Pearson will retain the sample until 20 September when the deadline for requests for Reviews of Moderation/Marking (EARs) has passed. If there are no requests for Reviews of Moderation/Marking (EARs) for students in the centre, work will be returned to centres from November onwards. Please note where work has been selected for archive purposes from the Awarding process, this material will not be returned to centres. It is important that centres keep copies of all materials submitted for the process of moderation. Malpractice Each candidate must sign the authentication statement on the coursework authentication sheet to confirm that the work submitted has been carried out without assistance other than that which is acceptable under the scheme of assessment. The teacher should also sign this form to confirm that the work is the candidate s own. This can be found in the appendix section of the AS and A Level specification. Any malpractice discovered by a centre after the signing of this form by the centre must be reported to Pearson at the earliest opportunity. Pearson s Safeguarding Children Policy This ensures reasonable steps are taken to reduce, or prevent, the opportunities whereby harm, whether real or potential may occur to a child or vulnerable adult. Pearson staff or representatives of Pearson may never be placed in a situation whereby they are on their own in a one to one situation with a child or vulnerable adult. Centres are required to ensure a responsible adult is available to act as a chaperone at all times. During the centre visit, there is no cause for a moderator to be left unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults. In all instances, Pearson would expect that the host centres have adequate procedures for signing visitors in and out of the building and that appropriate supervision is carried out as and where necessary. For additional information please refer to the full policy here or contact customer services. 16
Support We hope that we have provided you with all the information to have a successful moderation, but if you have any further queries about the process you can contact the PE Subject Team on 020 7010 2188 or via teachingpeandsport@pearson.com If you need additional support you must contact the training department. 17